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Overview |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,059 students)
SHU vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Assumption College than Sacred Heart University ($46,680.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than SHU ($28,911 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 20.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,562 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 66.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($32,492 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Assumption College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Assumption College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Assumption College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $57,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/